Contradictions and Paradoxes in Job 14:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Job 14:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Job 14:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Job, even if a tree looks like it is old and dead under the ground, it still might have hope to grow again. This teaches us that sometimes, things can look impossible, but good things can still happen.

Job 14:8: Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground;

Contradiction with Ezekiel 17:24

This verse states that God can make the dry tree flourish, contradicting Job 14:8 which speaks of a dead stump with no sign of life.

Ezekiel 17:24: And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done [it].

Contradiction with Isaiah 11:1

This verse talks about a branch growing out of a dead stump, suggesting potential for new growth, contrary to Job 14:8's depiction of the dead stump.

Isaiah 11:1: And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

Contradiction with Isaiah 6:13

This verse foresees a holy seed from a tree stump, indicating hope and new beginnings, whereas Job 14:8 focuses on death and decay.

Isaiah 6:13: But yet in it [shall be] a tenth, and [it] shall return, and shall be eaten: as a teil tree, and as an oak, whose substance [is] in them, when they cast [their leaves: so] the holy seed [shall be] the substance thereof. [and it...: or, when it is returned, and hath been broused] [substance: or, stock, or, stem]
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